Publications by authors named "Gabriel Pereira Ribeiro Menezes"
Influence of the use of bisphosphonates on the development of postextraction sequelae: Scoping review with mapping evidence of in vivo studies.
Millene de Oliveira Dias Gabriel Pereira Ribeiro Menezes Fernanda Oliveira Miranda Tavares Karla Lorene de França Leite Jefferson da Rocha Tenorio
J Dent
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- The review aimed to analyze the current understanding of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) linked to tooth extractions in patients undergoing bisphosphonate therapy, addressing knowledge gaps for future research.
- It evaluated a total of 176 studies, with 41.4% focusing on animal models and 58.5% on human subjects, revealing that zoledronic acid was the most studied bisphosphonate, especially with intravenous use.
- Key findings indicated that the mandible was the primary site of complications, with bone necrosis identified as the most common consequence in both animal (53.4%) and human (22.1%) studies, emphasizing the need for vigilance in patients with a history of